Results 721-740 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: This Report is the first study by the Health Research Board on re-admissions to Irish psychiatric units and hospitals. It examines the re-admission rate between 2001 and 2005. The study found that re-admission will continue to be a feature for patients with recurring or enduring mental illnesses. It is appropriate that such patients be admitted and discharged as clinically indicated and not...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: St Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin provides a referral service for public patients with eating disorders and has three dedicated national public beds for the assessment of such patients. Some HSE areas have placed public patients with eating disorders in St Patrick's Hospital and St John of God's private facilities when required. In a limited number of cases, consultants make referrals...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The questions raised by the Deputy in relation to the development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire are a matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I assure the Deputy that the Government is fully committed to the implementation of suicide prevention initiatives and the further development of services to prevent and reduce further tragic loss of life. In September 2005, "Reach Out" — a National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention, 2005-2014 was launched. The strategy provides a policy framework for suicide prevention activities...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, A Vision for Change, acknowledges gaps in the current provision for forensic mental health services and recognises that such services should be available in all areas where law enforcement agents are likely to encounter individuals with severe mental health problems. The Report makes several recommendations for the further improvement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputy Moynihan.

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: There have been welcome developments in mental health in Ireland in recent years with the launch of A Vision for Change, the report of the expert group on mental health policy in January 2006, the launch of Reach Out, a national strategy for action on suicide prevention and the full implementation of the Mental Health Act 2001 from 1 November 2006. The Government is firmly committed to the...

Community Pharmacy Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Hear, hear.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Suicide is an issue which affects every element of our society. The impact on people bereaved by suicide and whole communities caught up in its aftermath is shattering and closure can be hard to find. International evidence shows that reducing the suicide rate requires a collective, concerted effort from all groups in society, including health services, social services, other professionals,...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Where it is launched is completely immaterial. What is important is it is launched. It is a joint initiative between the National Office for Suicide Prevention here and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The main aim of this campaign is to promote positive attitudes and a greater understanding of mental health issues. We are also working on delivering the actions outlined in an all-island action plan on suicide prevention initiatives. This plan acknowledges the benefits that can be achieved through North-South collaboration. The Government is committed to the provision of quality care in...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: An estimated €1 billion is being spent on mental health services and services to suicidal and potentially suicidal people and their families. While clinical diagnosis of mental health problems is a matter for the appropriate health professionals, as the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, stated, schools have a vital role to play in suicide prevention. Prevention must be...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: This programme is available to teachers and youth workers. A range of initiatives is in place to promote positive mental health through both the formal education system and through the youth sector. Interdepartmental co-operation between education and health has been prioritised and I intend to build on this in my role as Minister of State with responsibility in both Departments. I wish to...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: A particular priority for the Department of Health and Children and the Department of Education and Science in recent years has been the expansion of the supply of therapy graduates, including speech and language therapists to deal with the problem referred to by Deputy Stanton. Additional courses in speech and language therapy were established in three universities. University College...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: None of them was cancelled, they were reorganised at different locations.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: It was initially perceived that way.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: It is a very good programme.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy. As the Deputy may be...